Mediterranean Tomato and Olive Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Mediterranean Tomato and Olive Salad is the perfect side dish for any meal. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this salad balances bold flavors and fresh textures. A zesty dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of oregano ties everything together, while fresh basil leaves add an aromatic finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is an easy, nutritious option that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or crusty bread. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick, wholesome lunch, this Mediterranean salad highlights the best of simple, fresh ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 100 grams kalamata olives
- 0.5 small red onion
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then cut into thin slices. Add to the salad bowl.
Pit the kalamata olives if necessary and slice them in half. Add to the bowl.
Finely slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese into the salad bowl over the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients well.
Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and toss lightly again.
Serve immediately as a refreshing accompaniment to your meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.1 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3609 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 690 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1080 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
